NSF Webinars https://nsfgrantsconferences.com/resource-center/#webcasts The National Science Foundation (NSF) would like to thank you for participating in the NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) webinar on December 8, 2017. We hope you found it useful. A recording of the webinar and presentation can be found here. For additional policy and related information, you may wish to explore the Fall 2017 NSF Grants Conference presentations here or view the recordings of the plenary sessions from the conference webcast here.
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Document Number: nsf18011
Public Comment: Please refer to NSF 18-012 for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to this DCL. GRFP has now opened the GRFP FastLane module for NSF Fellows to apply for the GROW and GRIP professional development opportunities for 2018-2019. The programs provide professional development to Fellows through (1) international collaborations with investigators in partner countries around the world (GROW), and (2) internships developed in partnership with federal agencies (GRIP). These opportunities and how to apply are described in Dear Colleague Letters, for GROW (Graduate Research Opportunities Worldwide), NSF 16-012, and for GRIP (Graduate Research Internship Program), NSF 16-015. We will be hosting webinars in the next few weeks and will send you an email with details on how to participate in these webinars.
A set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for GROW and GRIP is available at http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf16024 We hope you will consider taking advantage of these professional development opportunities. Please note that the deadline for 2018-19 for GROW and GRIP is December 15, 2017.
Full Proposal Deadline Date: October 26, 2017
Psychology, Social Sciences, STEM Education and Learning
Program Guidelines: NSF 16-588
The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to help ensure the vitality and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) or in STEM education. The GRFP provides three years of support for the graduate education of individuals who have ...
NSF is making changes again for 2017 and the following from the Grants Resource Center summarizes the changes with important links such as: "To access the webcast of the entire conference, click here. To access the slides for each presentation, click here."
The newest version of the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) has been published, and will be in effect for proposals submitted, or due, on or after January 30, 2017.
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has just released a variety of new resources for potential applicants to the NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program (S-STEM). New resources include seven narrated PowerPoints, each focusing on a different part of the S-STEM solicitation. Also newly announced are three live webcast Q&A sessions, scheduled on March 2, 3, and 6. Full details on these presentations can be found here.
S-STEM funds scholarships “to advance the adaptation, implementation, and study of effective evidence-based curricular and co-curricular activities that support recruitment, retention, transfer (if appropriate), student success, academic/career pathways, and graduation in STEM.” Applications are due March 29, 2017. Approximately 60-80 awards are anticipated.
Full Proposal Deadline Date: January 18, 2017
RCN UBE & UBE Incubator Track
Program Guidelines: NSF 15-527
The goal of the RCN program is to advance a field or create new directions in research or education by supporting groups of investigators to communicate and coordinate their research, training and educational activities across disciplinary, organizational, geographic and international boundaries. RCN provides opportunities to foster new collaborations, including international partnerships, and address interdisciplinary topics. Innovative ideas for implementing ...
Full Proposal Deadline Date: January 11, 2017
Development and Implementation Tiers for Engaged Student Learning & Institution and Community Transformation
Program Guidelines: NSF 15-585
A well-prepared, innovative science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workforce is crucial to the Nation's health and economy. Indeed, recent policy actions and reports have drawn attention to the opportunities and challenges inherent in increasing the number of highly qualified STEM graduates, including STEM teachers. Priorities include educating students to be leaders and innovators in emerging and rapidly changing STEM fields as well as educating a scientifically literate ...
Full Proposal Deadline Date: November 16, 2016
Program Guidelines: NSF 16-591
The Partnerships for Innovation: Building Innovation Capacity (PFI:BIC) program supports academe-industry partnerships which are led by an interdisciplinary academic research team collaborating with a least one industry partner. In this program, there is a heavy emphasis on the quality, composition, and participation of the partners, including their appropriate contributions. These partnerships focus on the integration of technologies into a specified human-centered service system with the ...
More at https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=504708&WT.mc_id=USNSF_39&WT.mc_ev=click
The National Science Foundation (NSF) NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide webinar on November 7, 2016. If you would like to view the presentation, click here. https://nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/outreach/nsfupdate_fall16.pdf
For guidance on proposals submitted or due before January 25, 2016, and awards made before January 25, 2016, continue to reference the PAPPG dated December 26, 2014
Jean Feldman, head of the Policy Office at the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Division of Institution and Award Support (DIAS), recently sent an email detailing changes to the agency's Award Terms and Conditions. The revisions will apply to all new NSF awards and funding amendments to existing NSF awards issued on or after July 1, 2016. The changes were made to implement the requirements stipulated in Appendix XII to Part 200 of 2 CFR § 200 (the Uniform Guidance). Revisions were made to the following documents:
Grant General Conditions (GC-1);
Cooperative Agreement Financial & Administrative Terms and Conditions (CA-FATC);
Cooperative Agreement Supplemental Financial & Administrative Terms and Conditions for Managers of Large Facilities;
Cooperative Agreement Supplemental Financial & Administrative Terms and Conditions for Managers of Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCS);
International Research Terms and Conditions;
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I Grant General Conditions;
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase II Grant General Conditions; and
Administration of NSF Conference or Group Travel Grant Special Conditions (FL 26).
These Award Terms and Conditions are available electronically at this link. For more information regarding these changes, contact the DIAS Policy Office at 703/292-8243 or policy@nsf.gov.
NSF Highlights STEM Teaching and Learning Projects
by Wellons, Richard N.
For the past two years, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has hosted a video showcase, allowing researchers a chance to highlight their cutting-edge work to improve STEM teaching and learning. This year's showcase, "Advancing STEM Learning for All: Sharing Cutting-Edge Work and Community Discourse," features 156 short videos on a wide range of topics, from robots in classrooms to STEM research and education occurring in U.S. national parks. Over seven days in May, the public was able to vote on their favorite videos and participate in digital conversations with the featured researchers, many of whom hail from GRC institutions. As NSF explains, "Taken individually, the videos describe interesting projects. Taken collectively, however, they paint a broader picture of the education research community." For more information on the showcase follow this link. All 156 videos from this year's showcase can be viewed at NSF's showcase website. http://stemforall2016.videohall.com/
The Campus Cyberinfrastructure (CC*) program invests in coordinated campus-level cyberinfrastructure (CI) components of data, networking, and computing infrastructure, capabilities, and integrated services leading to higher levels of performance, reliability and predictability for science applications and distributed research projects. Learning and workforce development (LWD) in CI is explicitly addressed in the program. Science-driven requirements are the primary motivation for any proposed activity.
CC* awards will be supported in seven areas:
(1) Data Driven Multi-Campus/Multi-Institution Model Implementations awards will be supported at up to $3,000,000 total for up to 4 years.
(2) Cyber Team awards will be supported at up to $1,500,000 total for up to 3 years.
(3) Data Driven Networking Infrastructure for the Campus and Researcher awards will be supported at up to $500,000 total for up to 2 years.
(4) Network Design and Implementation for Small Institutions awards will be supported at up to $400,000 total for up to 2 years.
(5) Network Integration and Applied Innovation awards will be supported at up to $1,000,000 total for up to 2 years.
(6) Campus Computing awards will be supported at up to $500,000 for up to 3 years.
(7) Innovative Integrated Storage Resources awards will be supported at up to $200,000 for up to 2 years. Comments Sought for New NSF Proposal Guidelines The National Science Foundation (NSF) has recently published a draft of the newly revised Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG), and is seeking comments from stakeholders. Read more
NSF Proposal & Award Policy Newsletter
https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/newsletter.jsphttps://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/newsletter/dec_2017.pdf
NSF Fall 2017 Conference PPTs and Video Presentations. Very Very Valuable.
https://nsfgrantsconferences.com/resource-center/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0H7XDXA-Ars&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0H7XDXA-Ars&feature=youtu.be
NSF Webinars
https://nsfgrantsconferences.com/resource-center/#webcasts
The National Science Foundation (NSF) would like to thank you for participating in the NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) webinar on December 8, 2017. We hope you found it useful.
A recording of the webinar and presentation can be found here.
For additional policy and related information, you may wish to explore the Fall 2017 NSF Grants Conference presentations here or view the recordings of the plenary sessions from the conference webcast here.
Broadening Participation Portfolio
https://www.nsf.gov/od/broadeningparticipation/bp_portfolio_dynamic.jsp
NSF has taken a variety of approaches to broaden participation across its many programs. While broadening participation is included in the NSF review criteria, some program announcements and solicitations go beyond the standard criteria. They range from encouraging language to specific requirements. Investments range from capacity building, research centers, partnerships, and alliances to the use of co-funding or supplements to existing awards in the core research programs.
Dear Colleague Letter: Implementation of "No-Deadline," Full-proposal Submission Process for Most Programs in the Directorate for Biological Sciences
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Document Number: nsf18011
Public Comment: Please refer to NSF 18-012 for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to this DCL.
GRFP has now opened the GRFP FastLane module for NSF Fellows to apply for the GROW and GRIP professional development opportunities for 2018-2019. The programs provide professional development to Fellows through (1) international collaborations with investigators in partner countries around the world (GROW), and (2) internships developed in partnership with federal agencies (GRIP). These opportunities and how to apply are described in Dear Colleague Letters, for GROW (Graduate Research Opportunities Worldwide), NSF 16-012, and for GRIP (Graduate Research Internship Program), NSF 16-015. We will be hosting webinars in the next few weeks and will send you an email with details on how to participate in these webinars.
The following links may be used to access the Dear Colleague Letters, which include the eligibility requirements and application preparation instructions. Please note that Fellows applying to GRIP or GROW will not be required to submit an AOR form (Authorized Organizational Representatives Certifications) for 2018-19.
GROW: NSF 16-012http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf16012
GRIP: NSF 16-015 http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf16015
A set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for GROW and GRIP is available at http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf16024
We hope you will consider taking advantage of these professional development opportunities. Please note that the deadline for 2018-19 for GROW and GRIP is December 15, 2017.
Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
Full Proposal Deadline Date: October 26, 2017
Psychology, Social Sciences, STEM Education and Learning
Program Guidelines: NSF 16-588
The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to help ensure the vitality and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) or in STEM education. The GRFP provides three years of support for the graduate education of individuals who have ...
More at https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=6201&WT.mc_id=USNSF_39&WT.mc_ev=click
Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Education and Human Resources (IUSE: EHR)
HTML: https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2017/nsf17590/nsf17590.htm?WT.mc_id=USNSF_25&WT.mc_ev=click
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Document Number: nsf17590
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5517&WT.mc_id=USNSF_39&WT.mc_ev=clickInnovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST)
https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2017/nsf17565/nsf17565.htm?WT.mc_id=USNSF_25&WT.mc_ev=clickGrowing Convergence Research at the National Science Foundation
https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2017/nsf17065/nsf17065.jsp?WT.mc_id=USNSF_25&WT.mc_ev=click
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Public Access
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Document Number: nsf17060
https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2017/nsf17060/nsf17060.pdf?WT.mc_id=USNSF_25&WT.mc_ev=click
NSF is making changes again for 2017 and the following from the Grants Resource Center summarizes the changes with important links such as: "To access the webcast of the entire conference, click here. To access the slides for each presentation, click here."
NSF Proposal & Award Policy Newsletter is now available on the Policy Office website.
The newest version of the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) has been published, and will be in effect for proposals submitted, or due, on or after January 30, 2017.
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has just released a variety of new resources for potential applicants to the NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program (S-STEM). New resources include seven narrated PowerPoints, each focusing on a different part of the S-STEM solicitation. Also newly announced are three live webcast Q&A sessions, scheduled on March 2, 3, and 6. Full details on these presentations can be found here.
S-STEM funds scholarships “to advance the adaptation, implementation, and study of effective evidence-based curricular and co-curricular activities that support recruitment, retention, transfer (if appropriate), student success, academic/career pathways, and graduation in STEM.” Applications are due March 29, 2017. Approximately 60-80 awards are anticipated.
Research Coordination Networks (RCN)
Full Proposal Deadline Date: January 18, 2017
RCN UBE & UBE Incubator Track
Program Guidelines: NSF 15-527
The goal of the RCN program is to advance a field or create new directions in research or education by supporting groups of investigators to communicate and coordinate their research, training and educational activities across disciplinary, organizational, geographic and international boundaries. RCN provides opportunities to foster new collaborations, including international partnerships, and address interdisciplinary topics. Innovative ideas for implementing ...
More at https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=11691&WT.mc_id=USNSF_39&WT.mc_ev=click
Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Education and Human Resources (IUSE: EHR)
Full Proposal Deadline Date: January 11, 2017
Development and Implementation Tiers for Engaged Student Learning & Institution and Community Transformation
Program Guidelines: NSF 15-585
A well-prepared, innovative science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workforce is crucial to the Nation's health and economy. Indeed, recent policy actions and reports have drawn attention to the opportunities and challenges inherent in increasing the number of highly qualified STEM graduates, including STEM teachers. Priorities include educating students to be leaders and innovators in emerging and rapidly changing STEM fields as well as educating a scientifically literate ...
More at https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=505082&WT.mc_id=USNSF_39&WT.mc_ev=click
Partnerships for Innovation: Building Innovation Capacity (PFI:BIC)
Full Proposal Deadline Date: November 16, 2016
Program Guidelines: NSF 16-591
The Partnerships for Innovation: Building Innovation Capacity (PFI:BIC) program supports academe-industry partnerships which are led by an interdisciplinary academic research team collaborating with a least one industry partner. In this program, there is a heavy emphasis on the quality, composition, and participation of the partners, including their appropriate contributions. These partnerships focus on the integration of technologies into a specified human-centered service system with the ...
More at https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=504708&WT.mc_id=USNSF_39&WT.mc_ev=click
The National Science Foundation (NSF) NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide webinar on November 7, 2016. If you would like to view the presentation, click here. https://nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/outreach/nsfupdate_fall16.pdf
NSF Application Checklist:
https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/gpg/nsf04_23/appa.jsp
Grants & Cooperative Agreements:
http://nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/
NSF Revises Award Terms and Conditions
by Wellons, RichardJean Feldman, head of the Policy Office at the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Division of Institution and Award Support (DIAS), recently sent an email detailing changes to the agency's Award Terms and Conditions. The revisions will apply to all new NSF awards and funding amendments to existing NSF awards issued on or after July 1, 2016. The changes were made to implement the requirements stipulated in Appendix XII to Part 200 of 2 CFR § 200 (the Uniform Guidance). Revisions were made to the following documents:
- Grant General Conditions (GC-1);
- Cooperative Agreement Financial & Administrative Terms and Conditions (CA-FATC);
- Cooperative Agreement Supplemental Financial & Administrative Terms and Conditions for Managers of Large Facilities;
- Cooperative Agreement Supplemental Financial & Administrative Terms and Conditions for Managers of Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCS);
- International Research Terms and Conditions;
- Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I Grant General Conditions;
- Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase II Grant General Conditions; and
- Administration of NSF Conference or Group Travel Grant Special Conditions (FL 26).
These Award Terms and Conditions are available electronically at this link. For more information regarding these changes, contact the DIAS Policy Office at 703/292-8243 or policy@nsf.gov.NSF Highlights STEM Teaching and Learning Projects
by Wellons, Richard N.For the past two years, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has hosted a video showcase, allowing researchers a chance to highlight their cutting-edge work to improve STEM teaching and learning. This year's showcase, "Advancing STEM Learning for All: Sharing Cutting-Edge Work and Community Discourse," features 156 short videos on a wide range of topics, from robots in classrooms to STEM research and education occurring in U.S. national parks. Over seven days in May, the public was able to vote on their favorite videos and participate in digital conversations with the featured researchers, many of whom hail from GRC institutions. As NSF explains, "Taken individually, the videos describe interesting projects. Taken collectively, however, they paint a broader picture of the education research community." For more information on the showcase follow this link. All 156 videos from this year's showcase can be viewed at NSF's showcase website.
http://stemforall2016.videohall.com/
The Campus Cyberinfrastructure (CC*) program invests in coordinated campus-level cyberinfrastructure (CI) components of data, networking, and computing infrastructure, capabilities, and integrated services leading to higher levels of performance, reliability and predictability for science applications and distributed research projects. Learning and workforce development (LWD) in CI is explicitly addressed in the program. Science-driven requirements are the primary motivation for any proposed activity.
CC* awards will be supported in seven areas:
(1) Data Driven Multi-Campus/Multi-Institution Model Implementations awards will be supported at up to $3,000,000 total for up to 4 years.
(2) Cyber Team awards will be supported at up to $1,500,000 total for up to 3 years.
(3) Data Driven Networking Infrastructure for the Campus and Researcher awards will be supported at up to $500,000 total for up to 2 years.
(4) Network Design and Implementation for Small Institutions awards will be supported at up to $400,000 total for up to 2 years.
(5) Network Integration and Applied Innovation awards will be supported at up to $1,000,000 total for up to 2 years.
(6) Campus Computing awards will be supported at up to $500,000 for up to 3 years.
(7) Innovative Integrated Storage Resources awards will be supported at up to $200,000 for up to 2 years.
Comments Sought for New NSF Proposal Guidelines
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has recently published a draft of the newly revised Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG), and is seeking comments from stakeholders.
Read more
REVISION OF THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF) GRANT GENERAL CONDITIONS (GC-1)
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 25, 2016
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/policydocs/gc1/sigchg_jan16.pdf
Science Nation Magazine from NSF
http://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/science_nation/index.jsp
FAQs 10/12/15
Policies
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/policydocs/grantsgovguide1214.pdf
NSF Forms Page
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2000/nsf003/kit/intro.htm
FastLane Instructions:
https://www.rfsuny.org/media/RFSUNY/Rates/Rate-Agreements---DHHS/fredonia_082013.pdf
NSF Grant Proposal Guide:
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/policydocs/pappguide/nsf16001/gpg_index.jsp
http://www.aihec.org/what-we-do/grants.cfm
Fastlane
https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/
PROPOSAL FORMS KIT
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2000/nsf002/kit/intro.htm
Budget 1030 Form
Excel Fastlane Form: